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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1964
Page
4
The notice lists Riad daily operations with staff names including Jack F. Davis as General Manager and Executive Editor, H D Koontz as Business Manager, and Eugene Miller as Managing Editor. It also shows postal details and subscription rates by carrier or mail for various terms, with regional postage notes and advertising lines.
A 1964 report notes a global shift of young people from farms to cities, especially in Czechoslovakia Romania Poland and East Germany. It cites aging farm workforces and reduced productivity as modern machinery overwhelms older farmers while the U S. system adapts to the trend.
A conference of American Bar Association lawyers recommends amending the constitution to allow the president to nominate a new vice president when the office is vacant, subject to confirmation. They also propose a disability declaration process, but warn cabinet members might fear revealing disability and delay.
The article discusses Japan debating a 15 to 20 percent tax cut plan for individuals and corporations to boost growth, while economists warn that higher federal spending could require new taxes or larger deficits. They caution that spending induced by tax cuts may raise demand and prices, potentially offsetting gains. Critics label the plan politically driven with inflationary risks. A light note mentions a five cent cigar expected in 1964.
The 7th District Department of Virginia gathered at a Winchester event hosted by V F W Post 2123. Miss Betty Pierce, daughter of Mr and Mrs Noble C Pierce Jr of Portsmouth, attended mid winter dances at the University of Richmond with her mother and Mrs William Bell. J Victor Arthur Sr served as master of ceremonies for the Junior Auxiliary fashion show Fashion and Spinach at Winchester Memorial Hospital with Mrs Helen Ziegler portraying Ma Winchester.
Fifty years ago in 1914 Mrs A M Baker directed a hospital benefit at the Empire Theater with local performers including Miss Willie McGuire Miss Virginia Fuller and Miss Gwendolyn Kennedy. The event featured songs a flower dance and a chorus while Gray and Sheetz advertised spring sale prices to clear stock. A SPCA meeting led by G Graham Baker reported progress in enforcing anti cruelty laws and noted work done over the past year.
A narrator sits waiting and observes people pushing at exit doors seeking happiness. He cautions against seeking fulfillment by laziness hatred or alcohol and urges choosing clearly marked entrances to genuine happiness rather than the way out.
Washington reacts to Charles de Gaulle's move as a moral setback for U S leadership. The French decision to recognize Peiping shocks allies, challenges the UN charter, and stirs debate over Franco American influence in Southeast Asia and Latin America. The United States vows to defend Formosa and Vietnam while weighing congressional action and future alliances.
HAL BOYLE recalls a family museum trip with ten year old Tracy Ann who calls the mummy a friend and jokes about the exhibit while the author notes culture can be endured in small portions and prefers to go home.
Belgium marks the 150th birthday of Adolphe Sax and the 120th anniversary of the saxophone. The article chronicles Sax’s life from Dinant to Paris, noting his instrument’s early resistance, his impact on orchestras, and Meyerbeer’s praise, with remarks on his inventions and a cautionary fantasy about a massive mortar shell. He is hailed for giving the saxophone a lasting voice amid jazz’s cacophony.
Practical tips for cold weather living cover lightweight breathable underwear for insulation, layered clothing, and a rain wind and snow resistant outer garment. Face masks with battery power are noted. breathing through the nose is advised. seek warmth to stop shivering. frostbite thawing guidance and caution against hot air. A trivia quiz with ten questions follows.
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